to me yes but really not much of a difference in quality, just preference in taste. blended just has several single malts as opposed to just 1, so they arent really supposed to taste the same but they are a decent substitute with its own distinct taste. usually single malt is more expensive but blends make up for the majority of scotches sold.
glenfiddich is pretty good and can get it pretty much anywhere. macallan is great but cant get it at all bars like glenlivet or glennfiddich. a lot of people like chivas regal as a blend, not one i like personally but seems to be reasonably priced for a scotch. scotch and tequila are the only liquors thats you cant go cheap on. i can do a shitty vodka, bourbon, rum or gin and be fine. a shitty scotch or tequila and im hungover and done.
